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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16
The Margin of Profits.

From the fullest investigation which
l have been able to make, l have be-
come more and more convinced that
ten per cent. is the maximum margin
of profit on all production in this
country, and that even a less proportion
of the product of normal year is all
that can be set aside for the mainten-
ance or increase of capital; conversely,
that more than ninety per cent. of each
years product is consumed by those
who are engaged in its production, as
working people in the sense in which
that term is commonly used. OF the
ten per cent. or less which is or may be
saved and added to capital, very large
share will become the property of those
who are themselves working people in
the strictest sense-another large share
will be saved by persons of moderate
means, while the share of the rich will
be but the lesser part of the whole sum
of profits. This view is sustained bv
the very small margin of profit which
now suffices to draw capital into any
and all the principal arts which can
be analyzed. = EdWard atkinson, in
Century.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
WONDERFUL POCKETS.

Oh. such wonderful wonderful pockets
As grandpa's never were known
They're Us lean rs can be In the morning,
But at nightfall so plump they have grown
That they're ready to burst, for packed In them
Is many game and q toy,
With candles and cakes for the giriies
And lots Of the same for the boy.
And oranges, apples, and cherries,
Bananas, and peaches and berries,
Balls. marbles, and beautiful dollies,
Mimic kittens, and monkeys, and pollies-
Yes, and even torpedoes and rockets
Have been found in these wonderful pockets,
Grandpa's pockets.
Oh! such wonderful, wonderful pocketsl
Like stockings ut Christmas nrc they:
But there's only one night for the stockings
And these-why, they're filed every day!
And oh! how the rosy cheelts dimple
With smiles that are loving and bright.
As the dear old mans sped in the distance
And welcomed with shricks OF delight.
For sets OF the prettiest dishes
On which to serve dinners delicious
And cunning wee sofas and tables,
And books flled with jngles and fables,
And finger.rings. bracelets, and Iockets
Have been found in these wonderful pockets,
Grandpas pockets.
Margaret Eytinge, IN Wide Audke.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

County was furnished by the town OF Stratford,
CT, in tho person OF wyliys Siliman born in
1Ti7 He first went to Virginia, where he edited
a Federal newspaper. He was the presiding
judge In the first court held In Muskngum
County. He held number OF responsible posi-
tions. In 1905 he was made Register OF the Gen.
cral Land Oficc, and two years later assistant
In the transfer Of the papers of the State from
Chillicothc to GAINESVILLE. He was elected TO
the Legislature In 1898 and was appointed
Solicitor for the U. s. Treasury by President
Jackson. In 1895 he removed to Cleveland, but
returned to GAINESVILLE where he died in ist2.
Eichard Stilwell. who came to the bar about
the same time, was another lawyer OF ability.
He was prosecuting attorney OF Muskingum
County for seventeen years and judge Of the
court Of common pleas for several terms. In 1850
he was elected o member Of the Constitutional
Convention. He was born in Bucks County, Pa,
and died in GAINESVILLE in 1859, in his sxty-t,fth
year.
The pioneers of Musltngum County who are
remembered were not all professional men.
In 1904 there came to GAINESVILLE a young man
named Elijah Ross He was u gunsmith and
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16
The Vitality Of Teeth.

According to recent experiments, the
vitality of the teeth seems to be almost
rs great rs that of seeds. DR.. w. j.
Younger, in a recent paper read before
the California Dental Society, describes
the planting of II bicuspid tooth, which
had been extracted year before. No
care had been taken of the tooth, it
having been carried about for time in
a travelling bag, and part of the time
shufflcd about in bureau drawer. To
all appearances the tooth was dry and
void of vitality. On soaking it in warm
water for half an hour, however, and
then placing it in the cavity of the jaw.
the tooth soon became firmly fixed, and
on the twelfth day was firmly united, a
true vital connection having, it is said,
been established between the living en-
vironment of gum and the alveolar sub
stance. But it may be case of encyst-
ing, as of bullet lodged in the body.
boston Budget.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

the first one who worked at the trade in the
county. His home and shop stood on what is
now the northeast corner OF Locust alley and
Second street.
In 1912 Ross was drafted into the service
of the United States and d tailed to remain ut
GAINESVILLE to repair guns for the soldiers. He
bored his own rifle barrels, and was an artisan
of more than ordinary skill. He was noted
fox hunter and was much given to the chase.
Elijah Ross died in 1864 in his seventy ninth
year.
GAINESVILLE has contributed some men of excel
lent business qualifications to the world. There
was an attempt ut business system early in the
history OF the county. In 1912 the Muslllngum
bank was formed with this board of directors: I:
Il. buckingham, John Mathews, j. Van Horne,
w. Selliman, II. Fulton, j. Price, j. F. Munroc,
j. McIntire. A. II. Woods, j. Hazlett, NJ. Dill
Ion. Arious Nye. A. M. Mclaughlin was pres
ident, and Il. Granger, cashier
The next bank of Importance was the Frank
lin Bank. organized in 1885, 1t was succeeded
by the Franklin Banking Company in 1858. The
leading spirits in the company were Daniel
Brush and Hon. G.. w. Potwin, who is still liv-
ing
Daniel Brush was one of those sturdy, con-
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

and pushed him in! The lionncss never
moved! "Ahr' he said; ''you see it's
all sham!"
But the panther knew him. It knew
it's cruel old masters voice; and as he
was going away 1t turned and sprang
on him! His legs were fearfully hurt.
and one had to be cut off. So he was
punished well for his cruelty.
The little jerome never went into the
cage again; and when he grew up had
quite forgotten all about his adventure
with the panther and the lionness.-
Lucy Farmer, in Lille Folks.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

Beauty is but skin deep, they say;
but as long us skins remain in fashion,
that is deep enough for all practical
purposes. s.--Jour,,at Of Education.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

"A Providence man offered to drink
quart of strong lye for fifteen cents,
but it is so common u thing in the plan.
tations to see man swallow lies that
nobody cared to invest.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

ELLA Wheeler Wilcox, in one of her
passion poems, portrays u touching
little connubial episode when she says.
Zone lies awake In the night to weep;
And the other drifts into . sweet, sound sleep."
Rochester Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

Tho gold brick swindlcrs are be-
ginning to find victims even in the
land of gold. Two of them recently
did IL Los Angeles real estate agent
out of $l,7oOb by the threadbare scheme.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

--Boarding-house Keeper-You old
fraud, how do you walk around II you
are blind? Beggar--I beant blind ip
my legs. mump-Life.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

AN English vicar recently dis
charged female servant because she
refused to attend family prayers, wherc-
upon she prosecuted him and got judg-
ment for years wages.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

1t is estimated that the bcggars OF
Rome receive ~, 900, 900 u year in aims,
and that 500 of them arc worth from
$15, 900 to S25, 900 each.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

Ho was admitted 10 the Ilar about 1920 and
lived In GAINESVILLE till lSi7 lie died In Coving-
'own, KY, In 1870
He was one OF the first directors OF the zanes.
vile Atheneum, and held some public Offices
His marked characteristics, however, was his
artistic ability. A good portrait OF Sir. William
Blackstone. painted by him on ordinary plaster
ing In frame house ut Newark, nearly half u
century ago, Is preserved by Hen. John o Nell,
in his ofiice ut GAINESVILLE. Mr.. ADAMS was also
skillful taxidermist.
An ornament 70 the Bar II Muskingum
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

Indians In the ea stern part of Ne.
vada eat the flesh Of the rabbits they
capture, make robes OF their skins and
get bounty on their scalpa
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

One of several game-cocks that
were being shipped to Portland, Ore,
escaped from the coop and the baggage
car, and all the efforts of the train
hands to catch it We're unavailing until
u bright brakeman released another
cock. In u moment the two had en-
gagged In battle, and We're easily picked
up.-M Y. Sun. 1905. AZ
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16

Pierre Lorillard has imported A.
teen thousand pheasants for Tuxedo
Park. N. CAsistian at Work
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-16
EARLY OHIO.
Short Sketches of Attorney Con-
eral Stanbery.

An Artist-Lawyer. an Old Gunsmith and
Others--A Manufactured Ancient Hero
glyphic Tablet.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

In 1870 there We're but about 80 China
men in New York. The Chinatown of
the present was very insignificant col
ony, and queue seen on the streets
created a sensation, at least among the
ranks of the small boys downtown. Now
there are fully 1900 Celestials in this city.
They are doing well in various lines Of
business. and there are large number Of
them who have bank accounts running
into thousands and tens of thousands of
dollars. In fact there are at least two
Chinese merchants in Mott street who each
own considerably over SlOO, ,OOOin property
and money. II was not until 1915 that
the Chinese took possession Of Mott street.
At that time the six companies of san
Francisco, which practically controlled the
Chinese population Of that city, established
an agency in this once fashionable street.
As new arrivals from the fiowery king
dom appeared on the scene they settled
down in this spot and Chinatown waXed
and grew strong, until it became what il
now is. a veritable city within city, hay-
ing its own municipal government and in
most matters making laws suitMg itself,
and growing ir strength oblivious Of the
political and social amenities Of the great
city around it. The Chinese evidently be
lieve in close corporations. York
Mail and Express.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

The French housekeeper delights in her
after dinner cigarette. The sonora of
Barcelona loves i'll the evening 10 wrap her
black crepe around her head, and while
gently pulling her long tobacco cigarette
cast heart thrilling glances from her
balcony above the walks at the wigh.s be-
low. While the German frau is fond of
her cigarette, or even cigar, and the Rus
sian wife is not far behind her in her en-
jOyment of the weed, and even the
Japanese, Chinese, Tartar, Dutch and
Soudanese wives all like to let tobacco
smoke curl from their pretty mouths
toward the sky, the Italian signora is, per
haps, the most passionately fond of the
long thin cigar Of the country called the
Virginia Ii is no uncommon sight of
a summer evening to see a party of ladies
setting in some cool terrace overlooking
the sea on the Campagna, while the music
of their velvety language keeps tune to the
soft splashng Of the sea against the rocky
shore and send rings nf smoke from their
fragrant cheroOts.-Albany Journal.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

The earliest Use Of the flag at sea was
merely as a signal, waved To the right or
left, without distinction of color or ma
tionality. Down To comparatively late
period il was not the flag, but the figure
head that was the emblem, the carved
image Of the prov. of which HerOdotus
gives us an instance in the wild boar OF
the Samians, sawn off ON defeat by the
Ifginetans and deposited in the temple of
Minerva. No naval standard, similar u
those We have written of in use on shore,
have been discovered among the Egyp-
tians or Assyrians; either their sails Were
embroidered with different emblems, or
tlaglike streamers, something like the
bargeman's Whit, were displayed below
the staff The Romans had their rostra,
As all the world knows; among whom,
markedly in consequence Of their univer-
sal conquest on land, the art Of naval war
gradually died out. and, As Mr.. I.aughtOn
writes ito whose lecture on the "Heraldry
of the Sea We are much indebted, ANY
flags carried by ships then or for long
after We're probably As mere ornaments,
emblems of religion or superstition, OF
personal vanity or party triumph. -
Cornhill Magazine.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

The kings clothing consists of red
cloth. sugar loaf cap few brass rings
upon his arms, coral necklace and yell
low silken loose robe. His wrinkled fore
head shows that he has had trouble i'll his
time.
He is very civil to his chiefs, sending tn
each, after they make obeisance, a piece Of
kolah nut. He sent 10 each of Us the
same.
All who approach the throne, the mo-
ment they enter the open space in front
rigidly kept clear-doubie their right
hand into a fist and shake it at the king.
This. which is signal of assault and
battery here, is in Africa correct court
etiquette. Ii means: Il hope that ! see
you strong and well, o king like unto
my fist and my arm
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

" appeal that IN this hank the clerks
were frequently compelled To ask the pay
ing teller for little financial assistance
between pay days, and he. being of =
kindly disposition. cashed their due bills,
carrying the paper i'll the drawer as 50
much cash. At the end of the month the
advances were deducted from the salaries
oi those favored. ihc~e pieces of paper
wer" professionally known as snakes
II 81 happened on one occasion that the
bank examiner paid his official visit when
there We're in the drawer Snakes amount
in@ 1" about $500. and the paying teller
was compelled tu confess that lie often
advanced money Ia the clerks in this man
ncr. 1T = bad practice said the eN.
amllcr, for ii encourages extravaganza
and Is liable to get NUu nto trouble with
the board. soon after his departure the
cashicr-a venerable gentleman since de
ceised-apprnachcd the paying teller and
asked what was meant by the term
snakes which he had overheard used in
the conversation with the examiner.
There was nothing lefs him but to explain
the whole matter. which lac did hy telling
how the young gentlemen in the bank
had gotten behindhand i'll their finances
''''' ''''N ''''''i W '-''is't' Slh'ih is'tii'
each month
And this is really the condition of our
young mem remarked the cashier
Il am sorry To say YES
"llow much Of this paper is there in the
drawer2'
About 5000
so much as that Let me see the
paper
The little due bills We're handed him,
and he walked into his private office. In
few minutes he came out with check
in his hand. II WAS his personal check for
the full amount of the snakes" Said
he:
Put this in the drawer | will give
these young men chance" and he tore
into small pieces the numerous due bills.
They are now free; and let them keep So.
Don't advance any more money. Here
after will loan it out of my private funds.
That they owe now is cancelled -
Ii took about five minutes for this little
affair To be known i'll the bank, and every
man in the place at once proceeded to
grumble to himself hcCalisr he did not
have "A snake in the drawer at that par
ticular monet. Philadelphia Bulletin.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06


A fatal mistake. At the time DIR. Vance.
of Cleveland. performed the operation on
the lady for the removal of cancer of the
stomach he found when too late that the
poor woman had no cancer 10 be removed.
The disease was indigestion, and il she had
taken the Shaker Extract of Roots tSiegefs
Syrup that awful distress at the pit OF the
stomach, which made the doctors think she
had cancer, would have been removed. Dis
tress after eating, dull. heavy feeling in
the head. with pains in the side and back
all vanish after using this wonderful rem
edy. The tired, Ianguid feeling gives place
to strength and vigOr.
Mrs Della Marsh writes from Pea Ridge,
Benton county. Ark. that she had dyspep'
sia in the worst form for fye years, and
that nothing gave any relief until she used
the Siegel Syrup.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Over in New York the ferry and steamer
landings are surrounded with bowling
mobs of drivers, and at the entrance 10
the Grand Central depot they form an eX
ceedingly unpleasant gauntlet that can
only be escaped by way of the elevated.
In Saratoga l saw painter brushing out
Il wide red line on the station platform
about fourteen inches from the edge. He
told me that the mark was designed as a
place for the stopping of hackmen's toes.
To step over il is to step into Jail. If not
restricted their rivalry would lead 10 kid
mapping travellers Rambler" in Brook
lyn Eagle
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06
WE MIGHT HAVE DONE WORSE.

There's i.any slip on the stony hillside
Of life as W. up 10 the summit would climb;
Tive pathway is M rruw, the pitfalls are wide,
AnI We can g. only our ste1 1T a time
Then what nu,ltr many hav- made Il misstep-
And fallens Let pause their sin We re-
raTs..
And still rrprDachts that come to the lip,
For. nught that we know, We might have done
II We saw the pitfall wc not to blame
In a mcaSurc-if We did not there kindly extend
The hand to their saving: The sin is the same,
BE the victim q stranger, or be he friend.
And once he has falien-the wisest is he
Who stops with a blessing inst-aI. Of a curse
With a heart full f pity-for 10 it may be
In climbing tn. hill we might have done worse
Helen A Manyille
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

THE sun doth nOurish agues," therefore
in the summer months it is only measur.
of common prudence to guard against ma,
larious diseases, Intermittent fevers. agues
and bilious attacks.
Many cases of fever and ague. dumt
ague and congestive chills were promptly
arrested and entirely banished by the use OF
Simmons Liver Regulator. You don't say
half enough in regard TO the efficacy OF
that valuable medicine. Believe me wher
say was a suff, rer for years and only
found relief by its use."-ROBERr j.
WEEKS, Batavia, Kane Co., Ill.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06
sALLADe OF sSPHODEl.

Now who viii thread :he winding way
Afar from frrNid summer heat.
Beyond the sun shafts uf ;he day,
Beyond tl.. blast IL winter sltrts
In the green twilight, dimly sweet
OF poplar shades the shadows dwell,
Who found crew hil,. fair retreat
Alogg the mead nf asphodel
There heath and birth are one. they saw,
ThoS' low lands hcar no yellow wheat;
No sound doth r,~,. of mortal fray.
OF lowin. hrr,.S. Of fiockS that bleat;
Nor wind nor ra doth blow nor h,'at,
Nor shri,keths ord nor tolrih l-.ll,
But lovers each IiIc ,thcr greet
Along the mrad II asphodrl
would that there. my soul might stray,
Iwouid INV phantom, fair and fleet,
Might tleaVr tn. burden uf the clay,
Might lr5ve the mur!uur Of the street:
Nor with half hearted PRAYER rntrrat
The half hcli,'st-d IA gods: too well
know the name shall repeat
Along the mead Of aSplIniel
ENvoY
Queen PrnSU-.rius. al wlIuS' white feet
In life NV hove may not tell
Wit give the welcome when We meet
Alung the mead of asphoiel.
Graham r. r"mSon in Longman's Magazine
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco. Cal. is natures
only true laxative. This pleasant Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy may be had at
Dr. Casper's drug store, soc. and 81 bottles.
1t is the most pleasant, prompt and effect
i've remedy known to cleanse the system: to
oct on the liver. kidneys. and bowels gent
ly yet thoroughly: to dispel headaches,
colds, and fevers, and to cure constipation,
indigestion. and kindred ills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

LOST AND FOUND. Found-That pain
quickly disappears when Hop Plaster is
applied. Besides they strengthen weak
parts and do more good in one-quarter the
time than any saIve or lotion. Hop Plds-
tiers sold by druggists. - cents
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

The Chinese boast of series Of eclipses,
recorded in the annals of the nation, eX-
tending over period of $500 years, all
of which. they affirm, were not only OBJ
served but were calculated and figured in
advance. The golden age of Chinese as
tronomy was from about 2,S5. 10 $50 u.
.-Arkausaw Traveller.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Dear Brother Meek. editor the central
MctIDdiSt. Catlettsburg. Ny.
see in your last paper that YOU want a
sick headache remedy. | suffered from
sick headache. almost from infancy. and
tried every remedy could get, but never
found anything that did me any good until
| used Simmons Liver Regulator. | feel
for anynne who suffers with that terrible
disease. and hope yOu will give it trial.
e. ). NORRIS.
Brownsville, W. Va.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06
LOCAL NOTICES.


Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one Of
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States. and has been used for
years with never-failing success by millions
OF mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its value is incalculable.
II relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
tery and disrrhea, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving ealth to the
child II reStstha mnther Pric 2Sr bottle,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

There Is no one article in the line of med.
icines that gives so large a return for the
money a a good pOrous strengthening plas-
ter, such as Carter's Smart Weed and Bella.
Onna Backache Plasters. AIR
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized by
thr,e peculiaritieS: lst, the combination,
of remedial agents. I'd, the proportion
Sd. the process of securing the active med
ical qualities. The result is medicine OF
unusual strength. eifecting cures hitherto
unknown
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Observation-Disclosures, what do you think
of this mans injuries: DoctOr-Huinph!
Two of them are undoubtedly fatal, but
as for the rest of them time alone can
tell-TeXas Siftings.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

The genuine Browns Ginger is known to
do its work. Why lose time in experiment
ing? In cholera and cramps time is short
Fred. Brown. Philadelphia. 1882.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

The captain of the Canadian steam cruis
er Intrepid seized the fishing boat Gold
Dust. belonging To Mr.. Blanchard, a sar
dine packet at EastpUrt, Me.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Joseph Yingling, a schoOl-taX collector.
at Allentown, Pa. died July "a last, and
his accounts are now found to be short to
the extent of $1,000.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-08-06

Nanderbilt's tour around the world in
his yacht isn't such an extravagant affair
after all when it is remembered that he
will thus escape tipping every second per-
son he meets on his travels.-St. Paul
Glohe